1957 Ford Zodiac vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 4,395 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 417 more horse power than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M5 weights approximately 626 kg more than 1957 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Zodiac | 2013 BMW M5 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Zodiac | M5 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4863 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1846 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1469 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2889 mm |